Paige has passion for both personal and professional growth of those she leads. Her optimism and service-oriented mindset inspire others to reach their full potential. Why do you believe honoring achievement is important? It’s important to share stories of achievement, and the hardships and struggles, because it demonstrates our humanity, our grit and our determination. It … [More]
Kim Humphrey, PE
Director of Power Delivery Engineering, Salt River Project
It gives me great joy to work with a team to develop a vision, execute well and, through effective collaboration, reach big goals together. Why do you believe honoring achievement is important? In honoring the achievements of others, we get to see examples of success — examples that inspire ideas and greatness in others. Many STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) … [More]
Jennifer Kaplan
Founder and CEO, Evolve PR and Marketing
I’m true to my word, I motivate and inspire others on their journey, and I’m continually striving to evolve myself to be an inspirational leader. Why do you believe honoring achievement is important? I feel that honoring achievement is important, as it recognizes those who are going above and beyond in our community. Honoring achievement serves multiple purposes, which can … [More]
Mary Martuscelli
Regional Executive, U.S. Bank
I strive to make a difference in people’s lives in order to help them reach their potential. Why do you believe honoring achievement is important? Honoring achievement is important as it can help boost confidence and increase motivation of the recipient/team, leading to happier and more productive individuals/teams. Individuals feel valued that their success is being … [More]
Mona Stone
EVP, General Counsel, Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona
I strongly believe that failure is not an option. Why do you believe honoring achievement is important? Recognizing merit is critical in motivating us toward even further achievement. Doing so enhances our well-being and creates a sense of belonging, fulfillment and mental stimulation. Honoring accomplishments validates the tireless hours spent working toward a goal and … [More]
Jenny Holsman Tetreault
Vice President and Associate General Counsel, TPI Composites
With my high energy, positivity, hard work, and resiliency, I hope that I have inspired others to invest more, lead more, dream more, commit more, do more, innovate more, learn more and volunteer more. Why do you believe honoring achievement is important? Honoring personal achievement is an event, not the final destination. It is a time to take a small pause, survey the … [More]
Katrina Thurman
Head of Social Impact Strategy, Thrive Services Group
I’m told that showing up each day full of passion for making real, lasting change in the world inspires my teams and colleagues. Why do you believe honoring achievement is important? Achievement happens in tiny moments and it happens across lifetimes. It is easy in business to get caught up on the daily issues to resolve or on the monthly sales goals. If we can maintain a … [More]
Monica Villalobos
President and CEO, Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
I serve as an unapologetic and irreverent disruptor, advocating for minority-owned businesses through collaboration and cooperation. Why do you believe honoring achievement is important? Honoring achievement contributes best practices in the business community, consistently raising the bar and providing real-time examples for others to follow. This builds up the future … [More]
RaeAnne Marsh, In Business Magazine
We Have a Story to Tell!
Telling stories of success. This is the esteemed purpose of this September edition of In Business Magazine in concert with our Women of Achievement luncheon next month. It’s an annual celebration shining a special spotlight on women using their leadership positions to make a difference in our community. While I look forward to a time when it will be not only unnecessary but … [More]
Workplace Culture & ‘Tall Poppy Syndrome’
Denigrating those who stand out can hurt a business’s bottom line
Tall poppy syndrome is a cultural phenomenon that refers to the tendency of individuals to criticize and cut down successful people or businesses that stand out in their respective fields. It is a social phenomenon that can have a significant impact on a business’s bottom line as well as the workplace communication and culture. Tall poppy syndrome often manifests as cutting … [More]
Behind the Scenes of Reality TV: Dr. B’s Impact on Communities
Studio B Smiles collaborates with Special Olympics Arizona
Dr. John Badolato, also known as Dr. B, leverages his celebrity status to bring about meaningful change. As the official cosmetic dentist for ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition” and the founder and owner of Studio B Smiles, he has dedicated his career to using fame and fortune for the betterment of individuals and communities. Dr. B currently serves as the official … [More]
Building Workforce – Reducing Recidivism and Strengthening the Economy
Televerde programs effectively support women with their transition out of prison
Televerde’s unique business model provides a pipeline and a lifeline. Delivering its fully integrated B2B sales, marketing and customer care solutions to its global clientele has created success on one level; providing second-chance employment — and a path to reach that opportunity — is the other half of its story. “I learned that I can learn,” shared Ashlee Liberty in a … [More]
How to Make Any Corporate Event Stand Out
Make a single event singular
Corporate events are common in the U.S., often making it difficult for a single event to stand out and be remembered. In fact, more than a million corporate events happen each year in the United States. This results in many planning choices, like food and décor, feeling mundane and overused. However, this can be avoided with the use of event planners and their ability to … [More]
Saying Is Believing, and Other Reasons to Share
CEOs need to pay better attention to their coaching culture and how they set up their employees for success
Psychology professor Gail Matthews decided it was time to test some of the frequently repeated goal-achievement truisms. She found that yes, writing your goals down dramatically improves your odds of achieving them—it makes them 42 percent more likely to happen! But telling somebody about your goals—especially if it’s somebody whose opinion matters to you—and asking them to … [More]
Feedback: Sept. 2023
Q: As a previous year’s Women of Achievement honoree, you’ve been recognized for outstanding leadership. Different times seem to call for different strengths, so what do you feel are the most important leadership qualities for the times we are in now? Rachel Aja Director of Government Affairs Cox Communications Sector: Telecommunications For me, the most important … [More]
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Propelling Women’s Roles in the Workplace
The newly passed Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires employers with 15 or more employees to make reasonable accommodations for people affected as a consequence of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, such as fertility treatments or postpartum depression. This is a step in the right direction in helping bring mothers back into the workforce and in narrowing … [More]
Brick-and-Mortar Store Puts Air Quality on Display
PuriFi, a privately held Arizona company that develops, manufactures and distributes air quality management systems for residential homes, small businesses, and large-scale commercial buildings, recently launched its first-ever clean air store in The Promenade Scottsdale. The 5,500-square-foot PuriFi Store demonstrates the company’s air purifying technology in real time. … [More]
Laundry as Work-from-Home Franchise
Poplin launched as SudShare in 2018 as a tech-enabled solution for laundry, and expanded to Phoenix in 2021. “The goal was to make outsourcing laundry the norm,” says CEO Mort Fertel. Now, outsourcing laundry is estimated to be a $100 billion market, and growing fast. And Phoenix, Fertel says, “is one of our top markets, with thousands of customers and ‘laundry pros,’ and over … [More]
